IoT-Based Real-Time Motorcycle Tracking and Security System Using RFID e-KTP Authentication and 4G LTE Cellular Connectivity

Faiza Cahya Ramadhani (Polytechnic of Road Transportation Safety)
Raka Pratindy (Polytechnic of Road Transportation Safety)

Journal of Vocational, Informatics and Computer Education
Vol 4, No 1 (2026): March 2026

Purpose – This research addresses the rising problems of motorcycle theft and underage vehicle use by proposing an IoT-based security and tracking system with integrated access control and real-time monitoring capabilities. Methods – The study applied a Research and Development (R&D) methodology involving system design, hardware implementation, and performance evaluation. The prototype was developed using an ESP32-based Wemos D1 Mini 32, MFRC522 RFID module, RushFPV GNSS for positioning, and SIM7600 for 4G long-term evolution (LTE) communication. A self-hosted monitoring system was developed using PHP, MySQL, and Leaflet.js. The system was validated through multiple tests, including authentication accuracy, reading range, response time, GPS precision, and web functionality. Findings – The results show that the system achieved 100% authentication accuracy for registered e-KTP cards under the tested conditions, while rejecting the tested non-registered cards (e.g., SIM and ATM cards). Under the tested conditions, the effective RFID reading distance was limited to 0–2 cm. The system demonstrated a responsive performance with an average response time of 0.47 s. The GPS tracking results indicated low positional deviation based on the measurements. All the tested web-based monitoring features functioned as expected under the defined test scenarios. However, the evaluation was conducted at the prototype scale with limited testing scenarios. Research implications - Several limitations were identified, including the short RFID reading range, minor GPS inaccuracies, and dependence on a web-based interface. These factors may affect usability and limit the broader implementation in different environments. Originality – This study proposes an integrated system that combines 4G LTE connectivity, independent self-hosted monitoring, and RFID-based authentication using a government-issued e-KTP as a potential access control mechanism. The system demonstrates the feasibility of enhancing vehicle security and supporting controlled access, although further validation is required for real-world deployment.